I saw a pigeon wearing a tiny top hat yesterday. It has absolutely nothing to do with Rich Allen's new single, "No Pinks", but, honestly, what does? The song unravels like a worn photograph, the edges blurry with regret, a silent conversation shouted in the spaces between plucked guitar strings. Allen, known around Tampa for his poignant songwriting, digs deep, like a fossil hunter...

Simply by seeing the way in which he composes a song, it is possible to deduce that he is one of the greatest rappers to have ever lived. To be more specific, who are we talking about? That's correct; "Fold" is the title of the latest track that was released by British rapper D'vonti. While singing about his doubts about his music career, the new song...